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VOL. 15, NO. 21
TRANS WORLD AIRLINES EMPLOYEE PUBLICATION
MAY 22, 1952
Crews to School
For Transition
On Super-Connie
Kansas City — Ground school
classes for 1049 Super-Connie flight
crews are already underway and
flight check outs are slated to begin
soon.
Seven pilot instructors and seven
flight engineer instructors, headed
by Gail Storck, chief transition instructor, will begin receiving 30
hours of transition training from
Lockheed crews in Los Angeles next
week.
These men in turn will check out
TWA flight crews on the newest of
the airline's equipment. One 1049
Super-Constellation aircraft has
been assigned to the training section for flight transition.
The entire flight training timetable will be affected by the developments in the current oil strike
(Continued on Page 2)
Mis-Spelled Name Noted
On First Super-Connie
Chicago—Oscar Lohner, sales
representative, says that the German
spelling on the 1049 Super-Constellation No. 906, "Star of the Rhine,"
(May 15 SKYLINER) is in error.
The German spelling painted on
the Constellation is "Stern vom
Sharp Questions Tossed
As Captain Leads Tour
Chicago—Captain Chuck Ts-
chirgi recently acted as guide for
the children from his daughter's
second grade class and took them
on a tour through a Constellation"
and a Martin.
He was amazed at the intelligent
questions they asked, such as, "How
much does a Connie tire weigh?"
and, "How thick is the metal on the
plane?"
Chuck says naturally he was able
to answer these questions.
Rheine" and Oscar says no final "e"
should appear at the end of Rhein.
He explains that there are certain
limited liberties that one may indulge in with German word endings but that they should be for
poetic use only.
Furthermore, Oscar says he
doesn't think our reputation would
be enhanced at the Rhein-Main airport if this particular plane ever
showed up with the spelling.
And Oscar should know, as he
was born in Germany in the Saar
basin territory.
IT'S NOW 'SALES'
New York—Effective June 1
the traffic and sales department
will be known as the "sales department." All functions presently covered by the traffic and sales department will continue to be administered by E. O. Cocke, whose title
thereafter will be vice-president,
sales.
Airport Move Scheduled
At Pittsburgh June 3
Pittsburgh—According to present plans, TWA and other airlines here will move into the new
Pittsburgh airport June 3.
Walt Smiley, director of operations for the Atlantic region, said
TWAers would be notified if any
changes are made in these plans.
Moonliners Still
Hold Top Spot in
All Star Contest
New York—The Moonliners are
still in the, lead in LaGuardia's all
star contest, although the Sunshiners
are practically neck and neck with
them, trailing by only a few points.
And Nick Zick is back to bolster
the team with a little cargo agent,
Nick, Jr.
The Moonliners also rid themselves of the Fraternal Order of
Slow Pokes plaque after receiving
it for two weeks in a row when it
went to the Midnight Owls last
week. However, the Owls to date
this week have not suffered a single
penalty.
Some top notch passenger service
by Bill Affonso and Chris Durr has
helped keep the Moonliners in the
lead. Both have received letters of
commendation for passenger service
rendered to boost the points.
The money in the pot continues
to grow and grow, and there is
every indication tfiat the neck and
neck race will 'continue if the
weather holdsl^t.
The contest, for ramp crews at
LaGuardia, is'oased on scheduled
operation of flights, plus additional
go-show passengers picked up at
the field. Pennies are pitclildrmthe"
prize pot for penalties and the winning team will split the loot.
DETROIT SETS RECORD
Detroit—A new passenger loading record was set here recently.
The previous record of 157 passengers boarded (Oct. 17, 1951)
was topped when 163 were boarded May 14.
Bomb Threat Evaporates;
Gogos Turns On Charm
By Nick Harris
Athens—Ticket Agent George
Gogos staved off threats on the part
of a woman passenger last week to
call out the U. S. marines to bomb
the Acropolis.
The startling threat came about
when the traveler wanted to travel
on a payment deferred basis (strictly against regulations).
George finally persuaded the
woman to pay cash on the barrelhead and everybody left happy.
m
DUDE RANCH VACATION WINNERS collect their prizes
in a New York ceremony. The winners of an Atlantic region
contest to pick the best ticket agent and reservations agent,
and the writer of the best letter on "Why I Like To Work for
TWA" received vacation prizes for two at the Tumbling
River ranch and Wilderness Trails ranch, Colorado, and the
Water Valley ranch, Wyoming. From the left are Gordon
Gilmore, public relations vice-president, Russ Petitte, director
of reservations and ticket offices, Doris Madden, Pittsburgh,
picked as best reservations agent, Walt Coyle, New York
district sales manager, Verta Robinson, New York, best
ticket agent, George Roe, assistant to the director of sales,
Ralph S. Damon, president. Jack Clifford, Atlantic region
director of industrial relations, and Mrs. Zella Lighter, Washington reservations agent and writer of the prize-winning
letter.
IT'S A SHELL GAME," claims Lead Agent George Waryold, center, receiving
the Royal Turtle, emblematic of membership in the Fraternal Order of Slowpokes.
Station Supervisor Chris Durr observes from left as Station Manager Joe Clay
glumly makes the presentation. The twilight shift placed last for the week in
LaGuardia's on-time contest to rate the turtle.
Flights Reduced
As Gas Dwindles/
More Cuts Seen
Kansas City—TWA's international and domestic schedules continue
to be curtailed because of the nation-wide oil strike. Because of aviation
fuel rationing, more domestic passenger flights will be temporarily
canceled. Special flight cancellations will be bulletined TWA employees
when operations and sales staff heads decide what flights must be halted.
Although scattered refineries across the country are going back into
production, no immediate lifting is _
Jidda TWA Club Opened;
Own Building Under Way
Jidda—A new chapter of the
TWA Employees club has just been
opened in Jidda, Saudi Arabia, for
the benefit of TWA personnel with
Saudi Arabian Airlines.
The need for this club in Jidda
is perhaps greater than in many
other cities because local customs
and laws prevent theaters, cafes,
clubs and similar places of entertainment. In fact this chapter must
be termed a society rather than a
club.
Once the patio type building is
completed and in operation, the society will be able to have its own
functions such as barbecues, dances,
bingo games, as well as always being
available for group or individual
parties. Plans and final organization of the society were completed
during Treasurer Earl Constable's
last stay in Jidda and TWA matched the original membership fund
to push the society into full existence. For the present, the committee members are Dick Magruder,
assistant to the supervisor of maintenance, Earl Lund, electrical foreman, Captain Sam Bigler and Captain Jay Bushway.
seen in the aviation gas restrictions,
which limit commercial operators
to approximately 65% of their
normal amount of fuel.
The Petroleum Administration
for Defense imposed these restrictions in order to conserve scarce
aviation fuel.
TWA cut eight trans-Atlantic
(Continued on Page 2)
Paris, Algiers Win in
Regional Sales Contest
Paris—The European region is
on the way to defying the laws of
gravity.
Everything that goes up—need
not necessarily always come down.
To the European region this
means SALES!
In a sales contest for the first
quarter of 1952, the region showed
a 111.07% increase over quota. The
region was, for the purposes of the
contest, divided into two teams, one
consisting of the larger stations and
the other of the smaller ones.
The two winning districts were
France, with 132.34%, and Algiers
with 123.89%. Celebration parties
will be held in both districts, featuring the presentation of cups by
Gerald R. Thornton, director of
sales for Europe. Paris had its festivities on May 16 and Algiers will
celebrate during the early part
of June.
It is expected that all districts
will tie for prizes in the next competition in the region.
JOKE OF THE WEEK
A true music lover: Upon hearing a
soprano in the shower, puts his ear to
the keyhole.

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VOL. 15, NO. 21
TRANS WORLD AIRLINES EMPLOYEE PUBLICATION
MAY 22, 1952
Crews to School
For Transition
On Super-Connie
Kansas City — Ground school
classes for 1049 Super-Connie flight
crews are already underway and
flight check outs are slated to begin
soon.
Seven pilot instructors and seven
flight engineer instructors, headed
by Gail Storck, chief transition instructor, will begin receiving 30
hours of transition training from
Lockheed crews in Los Angeles next
week.
These men in turn will check out
TWA flight crews on the newest of
the airline's equipment. One 1049
Super-Constellation aircraft has
been assigned to the training section for flight transition.
The entire flight training timetable will be affected by the developments in the current oil strike
(Continued on Page 2)
Mis-Spelled Name Noted
On First Super-Connie
Chicago—Oscar Lohner, sales
representative, says that the German
spelling on the 1049 Super-Constellation No. 906, "Star of the Rhine,"
(May 15 SKYLINER) is in error.
The German spelling painted on
the Constellation is "Stern vom
Sharp Questions Tossed
As Captain Leads Tour
Chicago—Captain Chuck Ts-
chirgi recently acted as guide for
the children from his daughter's
second grade class and took them
on a tour through a Constellation"
and a Martin.
He was amazed at the intelligent
questions they asked, such as, "How
much does a Connie tire weigh?"
and, "How thick is the metal on the
plane?"
Chuck says naturally he was able
to answer these questions.
Rheine" and Oscar says no final "e"
should appear at the end of Rhein.
He explains that there are certain
limited liberties that one may indulge in with German word endings but that they should be for
poetic use only.
Furthermore, Oscar says he
doesn't think our reputation would
be enhanced at the Rhein-Main airport if this particular plane ever
showed up with the spelling.
And Oscar should know, as he
was born in Germany in the Saar
basin territory.
IT'S NOW 'SALES'
New York—Effective June 1
the traffic and sales department
will be known as the "sales department." All functions presently covered by the traffic and sales department will continue to be administered by E. O. Cocke, whose title
thereafter will be vice-president,
sales.
Airport Move Scheduled
At Pittsburgh June 3
Pittsburgh—According to present plans, TWA and other airlines here will move into the new
Pittsburgh airport June 3.
Walt Smiley, director of operations for the Atlantic region, said
TWAers would be notified if any
changes are made in these plans.
Moonliners Still
Hold Top Spot in
All Star Contest
New York—The Moonliners are
still in the, lead in LaGuardia's all
star contest, although the Sunshiners
are practically neck and neck with
them, trailing by only a few points.
And Nick Zick is back to bolster
the team with a little cargo agent,
Nick, Jr.
The Moonliners also rid themselves of the Fraternal Order of
Slow Pokes plaque after receiving
it for two weeks in a row when it
went to the Midnight Owls last
week. However, the Owls to date
this week have not suffered a single
penalty.
Some top notch passenger service
by Bill Affonso and Chris Durr has
helped keep the Moonliners in the
lead. Both have received letters of
commendation for passenger service
rendered to boost the points.
The money in the pot continues
to grow and grow, and there is
every indication tfiat the neck and
neck race will 'continue if the
weather holdsl^t.
The contest, for ramp crews at
LaGuardia, is'oased on scheduled
operation of flights, plus additional
go-show passengers picked up at
the field. Pennies are pitclildrmthe"
prize pot for penalties and the winning team will split the loot.
DETROIT SETS RECORD
Detroit—A new passenger loading record was set here recently.
The previous record of 157 passengers boarded (Oct. 17, 1951)
was topped when 163 were boarded May 14.
Bomb Threat Evaporates;
Gogos Turns On Charm
By Nick Harris
Athens—Ticket Agent George
Gogos staved off threats on the part
of a woman passenger last week to
call out the U. S. marines to bomb
the Acropolis.
The startling threat came about
when the traveler wanted to travel
on a payment deferred basis (strictly against regulations).
George finally persuaded the
woman to pay cash on the barrelhead and everybody left happy.
m
DUDE RANCH VACATION WINNERS collect their prizes
in a New York ceremony. The winners of an Atlantic region
contest to pick the best ticket agent and reservations agent,
and the writer of the best letter on "Why I Like To Work for
TWA" received vacation prizes for two at the Tumbling
River ranch and Wilderness Trails ranch, Colorado, and the
Water Valley ranch, Wyoming. From the left are Gordon
Gilmore, public relations vice-president, Russ Petitte, director
of reservations and ticket offices, Doris Madden, Pittsburgh,
picked as best reservations agent, Walt Coyle, New York
district sales manager, Verta Robinson, New York, best
ticket agent, George Roe, assistant to the director of sales,
Ralph S. Damon, president. Jack Clifford, Atlantic region
director of industrial relations, and Mrs. Zella Lighter, Washington reservations agent and writer of the prize-winning
letter.
IT'S A SHELL GAME," claims Lead Agent George Waryold, center, receiving
the Royal Turtle, emblematic of membership in the Fraternal Order of Slowpokes.
Station Supervisor Chris Durr observes from left as Station Manager Joe Clay
glumly makes the presentation. The twilight shift placed last for the week in
LaGuardia's on-time contest to rate the turtle.
Flights Reduced
As Gas Dwindles/
More Cuts Seen
Kansas City—TWA's international and domestic schedules continue
to be curtailed because of the nation-wide oil strike. Because of aviation
fuel rationing, more domestic passenger flights will be temporarily
canceled. Special flight cancellations will be bulletined TWA employees
when operations and sales staff heads decide what flights must be halted.
Although scattered refineries across the country are going back into
production, no immediate lifting is _
Jidda TWA Club Opened;
Own Building Under Way
Jidda—A new chapter of the
TWA Employees club has just been
opened in Jidda, Saudi Arabia, for
the benefit of TWA personnel with
Saudi Arabian Airlines.
The need for this club in Jidda
is perhaps greater than in many
other cities because local customs
and laws prevent theaters, cafes,
clubs and similar places of entertainment. In fact this chapter must
be termed a society rather than a
club.
Once the patio type building is
completed and in operation, the society will be able to have its own
functions such as barbecues, dances,
bingo games, as well as always being
available for group or individual
parties. Plans and final organization of the society were completed
during Treasurer Earl Constable's
last stay in Jidda and TWA matched the original membership fund
to push the society into full existence. For the present, the committee members are Dick Magruder,
assistant to the supervisor of maintenance, Earl Lund, electrical foreman, Captain Sam Bigler and Captain Jay Bushway.
seen in the aviation gas restrictions,
which limit commercial operators
to approximately 65% of their
normal amount of fuel.
The Petroleum Administration
for Defense imposed these restrictions in order to conserve scarce
aviation fuel.
TWA cut eight trans-Atlantic
(Continued on Page 2)
Paris, Algiers Win in
Regional Sales Contest
Paris—The European region is
on the way to defying the laws of
gravity.
Everything that goes up—need
not necessarily always come down.
To the European region this
means SALES!
In a sales contest for the first
quarter of 1952, the region showed
a 111.07% increase over quota. The
region was, for the purposes of the
contest, divided into two teams, one
consisting of the larger stations and
the other of the smaller ones.
The two winning districts were
France, with 132.34%, and Algiers
with 123.89%. Celebration parties
will be held in both districts, featuring the presentation of cups by
Gerald R. Thornton, director of
sales for Europe. Paris had its festivities on May 16 and Algiers will
celebrate during the early part
of June.
It is expected that all districts
will tie for prizes in the next competition in the region.
JOKE OF THE WEEK
A true music lover: Upon hearing a
soprano in the shower, puts his ear to
the keyhole.